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grayw0lf · 11-05-2009, 12:38 PM

I finally opened the wallet wide enough to get some new cab mounts & a nice big swaybar on my '70 C-10.

It feels like I just went from "The Family Truckster" to a Porsche 928.

Not only is it much tighter & has much less bounce, my right wheel no longer rubs the inner fender going over one of the many dips near my house.

Well worth the $$$!

69GMCLonghorn · 11-05-2009, 12:58 PM

Seriously, dude? You just compared your truck to a Porsche 928?? One of the WORST cars ever to roll off a Porsche assembly line, except for possibly the 924... At least compare it to a GOOD sports car, like a Subaru SVX!!! HAHA

**70cst** · 11-05-2009, 02:35 PM

It is amazing the improvements one will get with new bushings ... I too will find out in a few weeks how much an improvement new bushings will make.

grayw0lf · 11-05-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Seriously, dude? You just compared your truck to a Porsche 928?? One of the WORST cars ever to roll off a Porsche assembly line, except for possibly the 924... At least compare it to a GOOD sports car, like a Subaru SVX!!! HAHA

Well, I figured it was a huge performance improvement, but still no where near the 911's handling.

I thought would be an anology too far...

mclairmo · 11-05-2009, 03:14 PM

Where did you get the sway bar? Is it new or oem? What size?

69GMCLonghorn · 11-05-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by grayw0lf

Well, I figured it was a huge performance improvement, but still no where near the 911's handling.

I thought would be an anology too far...

All good, just have to give people cr*p whenever possible. Glad the ride has improved.

Neal Molder · 11-05-2009, 09:04 PM

also wondering what kind of sway bar you bought?

kev2809 · 11-05-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Neal Molder

also wondering what kind of sway bar you bought?

and what brand of bushings too, thanks

grayw0lf · 11-07-2009, 04:13 PM

OEM 1 1/8" sway bar w/ blue polyurethane bushings. I forget the brand... MOOG perhaps? blue & yellow box.

If your truck never had a sway bar, you'll have to cut 2 frame rivets out. I raided the neighbors shed for the grade 8 hardware.

mclairmo · 11-07-2009, 08:42 PM

I assume you got the bar from a 73-87 truck. I plan to do this, too. Just scored a new Energy Suspension bushing and bracket kit for $10 for the 1 1/8 bar. Now, just need to find a sway bar.

**chev-obsession** · 11-07-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by grayw0lf

OEM 1 1/8" sway bar w/ blue polyurethane bushings. I forget the brand... MOOG perhaps? blue & yellow box.

If your truck never had a sway bar, you'll have to cut 2 frame rivets out. I raided the neighbors shed for the grade 8 hardware.

i have those same ones on mine, made a world of difference, yes they are moog brand and you can get them at your local parts store.

grayw0lf · 11-08-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mclairmo

I assume you got the bar from a 73-87 truck. I plan to do this, too. Just scored a new Energy Suspension bushing and bracket kit for $10 for the 1 1/8 bar. Now, just need to find a sway bar.

If I'm not mistaken, it was from a 67-72, along with all the relevant brackets.

Sport/Truck · 11-08-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

Seriously, dude? You just compared your truck to a Porsche 928?? One of the WORST cars ever to roll off a Porsche assembly line, except for possibly the 924... At least compare it to a GOOD sports car, like a Subaru SVX!!! HAHA

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Originally Posted by 69GMCLonghorn

All good, just have to give people cr*p whenever possible. Glad the ride has improved.

And you chose the subie SVX??

mclairmo · 11-09-2009, 03:18 AM

I've got a 06 Subie Legacy and it handles better than a 928.

11-05-2009, 12:38 PM	#1
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Wow! What a difference! I finally opened the wallet wide enough to get some new cab mounts & a nice big swaybar on my '70 C-10. It feels like I just went from "The Family Truckster" to a Porsche 928. Not only is it much tighter & has much less bounce, my right wheel no longer rubs the inner fender going over one of the many dips near my house. Well worth the $$$! __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

11-05-2009, 12:58 PM	#2
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: Wow! What a difference! Seriously, dude? You just compared your truck to a Porsche 928?? One of the WORST cars ever to roll off a Porsche assembly line, except for possibly the 924... At least compare it to a GOOD sports car, like a Subaru SVX!!! HAHA

11-05-2009, 02:35 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Wow! What a difference! It is amazing the improvements one will get with new bushings ... I too will find out in a few weeks how much an improvement new bushings will make. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-05-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Wow! What a difference! Where did you get the sway bar? Is it new or oem? What size?

11-05-2009, 09:04 PM	#7
Neal Molder The Black Pearl Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 63	Re: Wow! What a difference! also wondering what kind of sway bar you bought?

11-07-2009, 04:13 PM	#9
grayw0lf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Clanton, AL Posts: 1,253	Re: Wow! What a difference! OEM 1 1/8" sway bar w/ blue polyurethane bushings. I forget the brand... MOOG perhaps? blue & yellow box. If your truck never had a sway bar, you'll have to cut 2 frame rivets out. I raided the neighbors shed for the grade 8 hardware. __________________ 85' CUCV M1009!!! The newest addition! 6.2diesel, Th400, NP208, & only 36k miles! 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside - Looking good these days! 05' Dodge Neon 88' Winner Escape Sport 1750 - 4.3v6 94' Seadoo SP 84' Honda TRX200, bare nekkid. Just a frame & tires. Always looking for another project or any good deal!

11-07-2009, 08:42 PM	#10
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Wow! What a difference! I assume you got the bar from a 73-87 truck. I plan to do this, too. Just scored a new Energy Suspension bushing and bracket kit for $10 for the 1 1/8 bar. Now, just need to find a sway bar.

11-09-2009, 03:18 AM	#14
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: Wow! What a difference! I've got a 06 Subie Legacy and it handles better than a 928.



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